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Blue Wahoos: Success means ballpark upgrades
The early success of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) means their home, Blue Wahoos Park, will receive some ballpark upgrades in coming weeks. The big item: a new auxiliary scoreboard to be finished by the June 13 homestand. The new board will be installed on the façade of the press box and […]
MiLB attendance up 11.2 percent in April
Good weather, new Mexican League teams and some popular franchise shifts accounted for an 11.2 percent attendance increase among Minor League Baseball teams in April. MiLB clubs attracted 6,401,632 fans through the end of April, an 11.2 percent increase over the same time period last year. The total number of fans is the second highest […]
Blue Wahoos a hit in Pensacola
Talk about a strong start: the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) have sold out seven of the team’s first 10 home games, pacing the Southern League in attendance. A sellout crowd of 5,038 last night at Blue Wahoos Park pushed the season average to 4,823, giving the Blue Wahoos an edge over the […]
BayBears, Blue Wahoos unveil Bay to Bay Series
The beginning of a nice rivalry: The Mobile BayBears and Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are launching a Bay to Bay Series, with events at both team homes this season. Fans can expect several rivalry themed promotions at both ballparks this year, including BayBears fans versus Blue Wahoos fans in-game contests, promotions and […]
Blue Wahoos make mark by paying rent upfront
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) had a pleasant surprise for city officials: the team paid its entire 2012 rent — $175,000 — in advance. The team was slated to pay the Pensacola CMPA with a rent check of $35,000 at its March meeting, per the team’s lease, Instead, Blue Wahoos President Bruce […]
It’s Kazoo for the Blue Wahoos
We have a mascot for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League): Kazoo, the result of a name-the-mascot contest. “Kazoo was a huge hit,” said Blue Wahoos vice president of community relations Julie Borshak. “He has a very unique design and he’s extremely eye catching with his bright colors which we kept consistent with […]
Your next sign of spring: Pensacola scoreboard goes up
Your next clue that the 2012 season will be here sooner than expected: the scoreboard went up at Blue Wahoos Park, new home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League). Really, we have nothing else to add. The new ballpark, designed by Populous, will open on Pensacola’s waterfront this April 5. The nice […]
Another milestone in Pensacola: let there be light
Another milestone in the construction of Blue Wahoos Park, new home of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League): the ballpark lights were tested and are working properly. The new waterfront ballpark is slated to open April 5. Photo courtesy of the Blue Wahoos. RELATED STORIES: Pensacola Blue Wahoos unveil logo, look; Blue Wahoos […]
Pensacola Blue Wahoos unveil logo, look
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) unveiled their logo, look and associated souvenir merchandise tonight, with a tenacious, diving Blue Wahoo the centerpiece of the logo. The team’s cap logo (shown below) shows a Blue Wahoo circling a baseball bat forming the shape of a ‘P’ for Pensacola. The team’s alternate cap features […]
Blue Wahoos logo, look to be unveiled Friday night
The Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) are officially unveiling their new logo and branding during a Friday night event. In addition to the logo unveiling, the team will begin selling official Blue Wahoo merchandise for fans and supporters, just in time for the holiday season. The logo was developed by a professional sports […]
Blue Wahoos cleared for play
Yeah, it was a mere formality, but it’s still a reason to celebrate: the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Class AA; Southern League) were officially approved to play in 2012 by MLB Commissioner Bud Selig. The approval, which was expected after approval from the Southern League and Minor League Baseball, means the Blue Wahoos front office can […]
K-Tribe season lingers on
The last season for the Kinston Indians (High Class A; Carolina League) — this iteration, at least — will linger on through the weekend, as the team is competing in the league’s Mills Cup Championship Series. The team was sold in the last offseason to Steve Bryant and crew, who will move the franchise to […]